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"Our Hospitality" is a sparkling comedy, included in our program
to celebrate the work and contributions of Joe Roberts, a star of Silent Hall
of Fame.
Three generations of the Keaton family played in the film: Buster Keaton's
father Joe Keaton was the train engineer, Buster Keaton played Willie McKay and
his infant son was baby Willie in the prologue.
Joe Roberts played his last role as Joseph Canfiled. He had a stroke
during filming, but insisted on continuing work. He died shortly after
the film was completed. This was the biggest role of his life, and he
made a significant contribution to the film's tremendous success. Joe Roberts
also partnered with Buster Keaton in 16 of his 19 short films as well as in
"Three Ages".
The film is ranked number 28 in the list of The Top 100 Silent Era
Films of the influential website Silent Era.
"Our Hospitality" enjoys a very strong 7.8 rating in IMDB.
Directed by
Buster Keaton, John G. Blystone
Produced by Joseph M.
Schenck
Scenario by
Jean Havez, Clyde Bruckman and Joseph Mitchell
Starring
Buster Keaton, Joe Roberts
Cinematography Elgin Lessley, Gordon Jennings
Distributed by Metro Pictures
Corporation
Release date
November 19, 1923
Running time 1 hour, 14
minutes
Country
United States
Language
Silent film, English intertitles
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